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Testing For Radon Is Easy...
For real estate transactions:
¨ Professional short-term testing takes a minimum of 48 hours, provided the house meets EPA protocol requirements at the time the test is placed and picked up. Home Review sends your radon test results to you and your REALTOR via email the same day the test is picked up from the property.
¨ We use the E-PERM® technology. This is the most accurate technology in the industry and provides the most accurate results possible.
¨ E-Perm testing consists of 2 separate E-PERM® chambers used simultaneously. The test kit does not emmit anything and the occupants can live as they normally would, with the exception of the Closed House Condition protocol.
¨ A form is left at the home describing EPA's Closed House Conditions requirements so the homeowner is aware of testing protocol. We ask that the owner sign this form to indicated they complied with EPA requirements during the testing period. We also place tent cards and door hangers in various places of the home to serve as visual reminders to keep all doors and windows closed during the testing period - other than normal entrance and exti from the home, of course.
Some Facts You Should Know About Radon...
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. In fact, according to the Surgeon General, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Only smoking causes more lung cancer related deaths.
¨ Radon is a naturally occurring gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It is scientifically proven that radon gas causes lung cancer. Even though you can not see or smell radon gas, it is not hard to find out if you have a radon problem in your home. Per EPA, the only way you will know if you have elevated radon levels is if you test for it.
¨ Elevated levels of radon have been found in every state within the U.S.. Radon levels can vary greatly - even within subdivisions. According to EPA estimates, nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. have elevated levels of radon gas.
¨ There is a misunderstanding that only certain types of homes can have elevated radon gas. This is incorrect. Newly built homes, old homes, homes with basements, or homes with slabs or crawl spaces can all potentially have elevated radon levels. The radon concentration in your home is based on the amount of uranium that is in the soil underneath your home.
¨ The only way to know about the radon level in your home is to test for it. If the level of radon found is at or above the EPA’s recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L (picocuries per liter), it can be reduced easily and at an affordable cost.
¨ The average indoor level of radon is approximately 1.3 pCi/L (picocuries per liter). The average outdoor level is approximately 0.4 pCi/L.
¨ Any radon exposure has some risk of causing lung cancer. No one knows for sure if there is even a safe level of radon.
¨ Radon may be present in well water. Consider testing well water if indoor radon results are high
To learn more, we recommend that you visit the U.S. EPA’s web page at www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/index.html for additional information
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